Asaba—The expulsion of a queen from the palace in Idumuje-Ugboko community of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State over allegation of infidelity levelled against her by some palace chiefs, is causing a major rumble in the community.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, United Kingdom branch has faulted the reasons given by Hon. Justice John Tsoho of the Abuja Federal High Court Abuja for not granting the bail application of leader of IPOB and Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.

AHEAD of the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, slated for March this year, strong indications have emerged that the alleged endorsement of Governor Ibrahim Dankwabo of Gombe State as the Presidential candidate of the party was at the moment causing strong division in the party, especially in the North East geo-political zone of the country.

The south-east geopolitical zone of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, expressed displeasure over the traditional routine transfer of fiery Enugu-based Catholic priest,Fr. Ejike Mbaka, alleging that unseen hands acted on Bishop Callistus Onaga’s discretion that culminated in the decision.

THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, weekend in Lagos, urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to be deterred by the fight back of corrupt persons but extend probe into road contract awards in the country.

Lagos—Two victims of the last Saturday’s Ijede-Badore bound boat mishap have been discharged from the hospital.

President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that the African Union, AU, must ensure that the proliferation of guns that had resulted to wanton killings in Africa stopped now.

A 26-year-old man, Caleb Nzube, who attempted to blackmail the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola of $5,000, was last week arrested in Anambra State.

Lagos—Medical doctors under the auspices of Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, AGPMPN, Lagos State Chapter yesterday raised alarm over alleged frequent harassment of medical doctors by Policemen.

Former Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Reverend Jasper Peter Akinola, has advised the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to give youth employment and agricultural development priority.

KIDNAPPERS of the Odio-Ologbo of Olomoro Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM, Josiah Aghaza I, who demanded N50 million ransom before releasing the monarch, are still holding the 96-year-old monarch, 48 hours after they took him hostage. He was abducted on January 29.

A 26-year-old man, Caleb Nzube, who attempted to blackmail the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola of $5,000, was last week arrested in Anambra State.

Military sources have confirmed that over 50 persons were killed by scores of Boko Haram terrorists armed with AK 47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons in the attack on Dalori village, about 4 kilometers away from Maiduguri.

LAGOS—THE Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has directed the Lagos State Police Commissioner to arrest the spate of kidnappings in Festac Town in particular and Amuwo Odofin in general.

Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has listed some virtues to include courage, identifying with the people and how to handle intricate political issues as some of the things he has learnt from the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, which are helping him in his political life.